Dunmore, PA

Dunmore Workers' Compensation Lawyer

Workers' compensation covers medical treatment and part of lost wages, but notice deadlines are short and denials are common.

Workers' Compensation claims in Dunmore

Dunmore is part of Lackawanna County, where injury claims are heard at the Court of Common Pleas in Scranton. Munley Law represents people hurt in Dunmore in crash, trucking, workplace and wrongful death cases.

What matters most in these cases

Notice to the employer should be given promptly — benefits can be affected after 21 days and barred after 120
A separate third-party claim may exist where someone other than the employer caused the injury
Independent medical examinations are often used to end benefits

Applicable law and resources

Pennsylvania sets a two-year deadline for most injury claims (42 Pa.C.S. § 5524) and applies modified comparative negligence (42 Pa.C.S. § 7102). Commercial vehicle cases add the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations on top of state law.

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Dunmore workers' compensation FAQs

Can I sue my employer?

Workers' compensation is generally the exclusive remedy against an employer, but a claim may exist against a third party such as a contractor, driver or equipment manufacturer.

How long do I have to report a work injury?

Pennsylvania requires notice to the employer; benefits can be affected if notice comes after 21 days, and a claim can be barred after 120 days.

This is general legal information, not legal advice for your situation.